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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Northvolt to Stop Production at End of June Without Buyer

Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt will stop production at its last remaining factory in northern Sweden at the end of June if it fails to find a buyer before then.

May 22, 2025
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Oregon, Vermont Halt Zero-Emission Truck Mandates

In the span of a few days, leaders in both Oregon and Vermont reversed plans to limit sales of diesel-powered trucks in favor of electric trucks in their states.

May 22, 2025
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It鈥檚 鈥楥runch Time鈥 for US Importers Facing Tariff Deadlines

U.S. businesses are under pressure to import goods while higher tariffs are on pause, and they鈥檙e simultaneously navigating complex filing rules when their cargo crosses the border.

May 22, 2025
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Senate Votes to Block Clean Air Standards in California

The Senate voted on May 22 to block California鈥檚 first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

May 22, 2025
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ATA Endorses Modern Worker Empowerment Act

American Trucking Associations voiced support for steps to rescind a Biden-era labor rule during a recent hearing on Capitol Hill.

May 21, 2025
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Trump Team Resists Nvidia, Upholds AI Export Curbs to China

鈥淲hen it comes to inside China 鈥 there is still bipartisan and broad concern about what can happen to these GPUs once they鈥檙e physically inside鈥 the country, a White House adviser said.

May 21, 2025
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G-7 Ministers Tread Carefully Amid US Trade Tensions

鈥淭his is a very consequential moment for the G-7 in the world,鈥 Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told reporters May 20.

May 21, 2025
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EU Moves to Revive Fractured Trade Talks With Trump

The EU has shared a revised proposal with the U.S., as it aims to inject momentum in talks with President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration amid lingering skepticism that a deal can be reached.

May 21, 2025
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Duffy, DOT to Enforce English-Language Standard

The transportation secretary mandated non-English-proficient truckers be ordered off roads and promised greater scrutiny on non-domiciled and verifications of U.S. and foreign CDLs.

May 21, 2025
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ATA Opposes Federal Probe That Could Increase Truck Tariffs

ATA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are opposing a proposed federal investigation into whether the importation of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts poses a threat to national security.

May 21, 2025